Companies Plan U.S. Expansion to Mitigate Tariffs

COMPAL ELECTRONICS

* Taiwanese contract laptop manufacturer considering U.S. expansion.
* Southern states, including Texas, being evaluated for investment.

ESSITY

* Swedish hygiene and tissue producer may shift production from Mexico and Canada to U.S. if tariffs implemented.

HYUNDAI MOTOR

* South Korean automaker plans to localize production in U.S. to minimize tariff impact.
* Hybrid vehicles to be produced at Georgia factory.

INVENTEC

* Taiwanese AI server manufacturer exploring U.S. investment.
* Texas favored due to proximity to Mexico and power infrastructure.

LG ELECTRONICS

* South Korean electronics giant considering moving refrigerator production from Mexico to Tennessee factory.

LVMH

* Luxury conglomerate "seriously considering" expanding production in U.S.

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS

* South Korean tech giant may relocate dryer production from Mexico to South Carolina.

STELLANTIS

* Chrysler parent moving forward with plans for midsize pickup truck production in Belvidere, Illinois.

VOLKSWAGEN

* German carmaker considering U.S. production sites for Audi and Porsche brands to mitigate tariff impact.